The Elms Hotel & Spa

The Elms was a fantastic venue for a wedding, dinner, and dance! The beauty of the hotel and grounds, to the staff who attended to all our needs throughout the busy wedding weekend … we felt like it was the perfect wedding at the perfect location. Thank you, Tori, for all your help in making the wedding come together flawlessly.

The Elms was wonderful! A beautiful venue, with both indoor and outdoor options. I couldn’t have dreamed of a better wedding spot. They were amazing, assigning us a coordinator who helped us thing through all the details and ensure the day went seamlessly.

Our wedding at The Elms was absolutely perfect! We received so many compliments on the venue. Working with Tori was effortless, and she always was sure to ensure we knew what was needed and that we were good on our end as well as theirs. The staff at the hotel was friendly and definitely made us feel special the entire weekend. The day of the wedding Tori sent up one of the most thoughtful gifts possible and it had absolutely made my morning! We did a burger buffet bar and our guests could not compliment the food enough, as well as the coconut cream pie that was served in the dessert bar. Our guests loved the convenience of being able to stay on site as the event. I would recommend The Elms over and over again.

I cannot say enough good things about the Elms. From the staff to just the hotel in general everything was amazing. All of my guests said it was the best wedding they’d been to. The food was really good as well. Tori the event planning manager was just wonderful the day wouldn’t have been perfect with out her. Thank you to Tori and thank you to the Elms!!

Where to start.. from our very first meeting, we knew that the elms was the perfect place for pur magical event from the very start. Tori and Lacee made us feel so welcome throughout this entire process. Weddings are stressful to plan but they did everything they could to help give us the tools to have our perfect day. From picking the menu (God the food is to die for, do the tirimisu you will not regret it) to planning every hour of the day, the elms team was friendly, helpful, and overall really on top of it. The elms staff was always there to answer our questions or concerns. We knew planing a wedding wouldn't be cheap but the elms packages fit perfectly with food bar and set + decorations it was like having a destination wedding. An added amazing bonus was the hotel all our friends and family were able to come and relax and have a really great weekend. The elms makes a perfect choice if you're also looking for the perfect photos. The elms had everything we needed for our perfect backdrop and the scenery was the perfect look we were going for. Our only regret is that we did not get more photos (seriously the grounds are gorgeous.) Their main ballroom too, was exactly what we were looking for with a fun and seamless transition from the ceremony room to outside for cocktail hour into the reception gave our guests a perfect mix of warm ceremony vibes with fun outdoor decor blending perfectly into the party that would ensure. Thank you to the elms and all the staff for making it a night we will never forget.

The Elms was definitely a wonderful place to get married. The Hotel and Spa were beautiful and unique, which made it a destination wedding that all of our guests loved. The planning process was a fabulous experience with Tori, their wedding planner, who made it all so easy and fun for us. She was amazing with her ideas, attention to detail and to us, quick communication turnaround. She made us feel like our wedding was the only one she was handling, when in fact, there were others in the same time frame that she attended to just as committed. Tori should get best Wedding Planner of the Year award! Highly recommend having your wedding at The Elms!

Everything was absolutely perfect for our wedding day. From the time we stepped foot into the Elms hotel and spa to just simply get information all the way To the night of the wedding, everyone was very professional and easy-going. I was always able to get a hold of my wedding coordinator which was very important to us and they made sure that our wedding night was absolutely perfect.

Having my wedding at the Elms was one of the coolest things we could have done. I've always enjoyed coming here over the years and to get to have our wedding here was very magical. They are so easy to work with and provide quick service and met every need I ever had, even before I thought of it. Highly recommend!

Tori did an amazing job of making our dream wedding come true. It was absolutely beautiful and she made sure we had everything we could possibly need.

We got married here in June and it was truly the best day of our lives. Our day of coordinator, Tori was perfect. She was so helpful with everything the day of and even beforehand. The venue is timeless, classy, and stunning. It was truly the most magical day. This venue exceeded all of our expectations and more!

The Elms was the greatest venue! It was beautiful inside and out. Our December wedding required no additional decorations because the hotel itself was beautifully decorated. Our guests were blown away!

Tori at the Elms was incredible! I highly suggest planning a wedding here. All the attention to detail, monthly check ins, and services were everything we could've asked for our wedding. It was so memorable, from the consideration from Tori on the big day, even to organizing our ceremony line up. 10/10 recommend for a New Years Eve wedding!

Tori was amazing to work with! The whole staff was very helpful! Truly a hidden gem!

We held our wedding at the Elms a couple of weeks ago, and despite the extreme heat, it was a beautiful day. The staff, especially Tori, were incredibly helpful and accommodating to our requests, sweating it out to provide our guests bar service before the ceremony! The location was a perfect mini getaway, and our guests loved staying there, getting spa treatments and enjoying the pool. The food was also fantastic! I would highly recommend. ~Carri and Nick

Tori and Lacee at the Elms are incredible. Tori helped us with so many little details that we never would've thought of. The entire time planning went amazing and the day of was stress free. Our guests had an absolutely amazing time during their stay at the Elms. I would recommend this venue to everyone!

The Elms, with the amazing help of Tori, is the perfect wedding venue providing outstanding accommodations and beautiful views. The thorough advanced planning kept our minds at ease and let us focus on truly enjoying our big day. I recommend the Elms to anyone looking for the best Wedding Day experience!

Our daughter's wedding went right to plan. Everything went just perfectly. The staff was extremely friendly, helpful and accommodating. I would definitely recommend this venue. The food was fantastic and the guests enjoyed all the amenities

We just got back from our wedding at The Elms. The whole experience was amazing. Tori made planning super easy, the venue was gorgeous, and they were incredibly accommodating to our requests. Everyone had an amazing time. The food was excellent as well, and the chef was able to include some last minute requests as well as some special meals for our vegan, vegetarian, and special dietary needs guests. We're both super happy to have had our wedding there and wouldn't have changed it for anything :)

Having our wedding at The Elms (2/4/23) was absolutely perfect. Our out of town guests found it really handy to stay right there, and we really enjoyed working with the coordinators (especially Tori/Victoria). She always responds quickly and was kind and helpful throughout the whole process. During our stay and the event itself, all of the staff we interacted with made us feel extremely special. We especially appreciated the decor that The Elms provides; the lanterns and votive candles blended into the florals we brought ourselves perfectly and made the space look exactly how I was wanting it, and we didn't have to worry about setting up or taking down tables/chairs/linens/table settings. Food was also handled completely for us, all we had to do was choose a menu. The salmon and tiramisu were my personal favorites. The whole thing was very smooth and easy and low-stress. We're very grateful for the care we received and plan to come back to eat and/or stay for anniversaries :)

We loved having our wedding at The Elms Hotel and Spa. We had the ceremony in the outdoor Gazebo and the Reception in the Regent Ballroom. The scenery was beautiful for a fall evening. The food was fantastic. We had several family members from out of town and wanted a place for them to stay and didn't need to travel. Tory and Lacy were both great to work with. They really listened to what we wanted and really made it our wedding!

I can't say enough good things about The Elms and their staff. Tori was very helpful before, during and after my daughter's wedding. Anything I wanted, she responded very quickly. The food was excellent...in fact, I want a few recipes from the chef! They are the whole package with a great venue inside and out. The Elms just made the day perfect for my family and guests. I knew it would be beautiful; but it exceeded my expectations 100%.

If you are looking for a place to host your wedding, I highly recommend The Elms. We had several family members coming from out of state, so I wanted a venue that could be a one stop shop. From beautiful hotel rooms, to ceremony, cocktail hour and reception, I wanted it all in one place for our guests and not break the bank. The Elms was the perfect spot. If you are going for simple elegance, historic style, you find that at The Elms. Tori was amazing to work with and answered all my questions quickly.

The Elms Hotel and Spa: Highest Marks For those of you who may be planning a future wedding in the Kansas City, Missouri area and are researching a venue for that very special day, I highly recommend for your consideration the historic Elms Hotel and Spa, located in Excelsior Springs, Missouri. The Elms Hotel and Spa offered us one-stop, full accommodations for the October 2022 wedding of our daughter and her fiancé, including guest rooms; on-site dining options; an impressive, indoor lap pool complete with seating and amenities for a smaller, post-reception party; a spacious patio for cocktail hour; beautiful grounds; and two, sizeable, upgraded ballrooms for wedding ceremonies and/or receptions. The management and staff at The Elms Hotel and Spa demonstrated exceptionally consistent professionalism, courtesy, assistance, and accommodation to the wedding party and an array of guests that spanned all age groups, and who traveled from both near and far to celebrate the weekend with the bride and groom. All requests and tasks were addressed and attended to immediately and flawlessly, which put us at ease and facilitated the completion of numerous, pre-event preparations on tight timelines. The food and beverage services are excellent, and The Elms Hotel and Spa offers a variety of menu and bar packages from which to choose for refreshments and reception meals. For all of your momentous occasions, The Elms Hotel and Spa will meet and exceed your expectations for impeccable service delivered with dignity, graciousness, warmth, and attentiveness.

The Elms was a great place for my son's wedding. The outdoor gazebo was the perfect setting for a late afternoon fall wedding ceremony and the grand ballroom was beautiful where all the guests enjoyed dinner and dancing after the cocktail hour. Tori was wonderful and I would highly recommend her and the staff to help plan your wedding. The Elms has so many things to offer and the grounds are breathtaking for photos too.

The Elms was an incredible venue to host our large wedding (260 people). Both the outdoor ceremony in the gazebo and the reception in the grand ballroom were stunning. Tori, Lacee and the rest of the staff at the Elms did an amazing job helping to plan our wedding and making every detail special as well as reducing stress of wedding planning. Myself, my groom and all our guests will be raving about this wedding and venue for years to come. Would highly recommend The Elms to help you tie the knot if you’re looking for a smooth, beautiful and unforgettable wedding experience.

Wow! We cannot say enough about how great of an experience we had with Lacee, Tori, and all of the staff at The Elms Hotel & Spa. Tori went out of her way to answer all of our questions and provide guidance on what works well and tips for a smooth and successful ceremony and reception. We fell in love with The Elms when we visited for the first time and love it even more now that we have such great memories tied to it. Everyone was so welcoming and warm, and we will be forever grateful for the amazing experience. Thank you!

We had such an amazing experience planning our wedding with Tori Foster at The Elm’s! She was always very quick to respond to all my emails at any time of the day or week and never made me feel like a crazy bride! The staff at The Elm’s was amazing day of our wedding and made sure everything ran smoothly throughout the entire evening for our reception. We are so happy with our experience and are so glad we picked The Elm’s to celebrate our love with our friends and family!

Where do I begin? Tori, Kelsey, Michelle and literally everyone at The Elms was amazing and made our day exactly what we had hoped for! 🥰 I was so relaxed throughout the entire process and they took care of every detail and took amazing care of us! I don’t have enough words to describe how wonderful everything was! I could not be more happy we chose them and we will definitely be going back to celebrate anniversaries to come!

The elms is a beautiful venue with an amazing staff helping us from the initial venue search, through when we said I do (and after for the reception). We cannot express how much Tori and Kelsey at the Elms helped us on the wedding day make sure everything came out perfect, despite a couple road bumps from a groomsman forgetting their suit and the timelines being changed around at the last minute. The food for dinner was excellent and we would highly recommend the elms for your wedding venue.

Our wedding day was absolutely wonderful. We are still over the moon about how it turned out, and we have Tori to thank for that. Tori made planning super easy, even though we live out of state. She was always on top of everything and was communicative with us, even while on vacation the week before our wedding. We chose the Elms in part because it allowed us to host guests in one space. Our ceremony, reception, cocktail hour, reception dinner, and welcome drinks were all at the Elms. I was worried about folks driving after drinking, but luckily, about half of our guests were able to stay at the hotel. All of our guests loved the accommodations, and my husband and I are already planning to go back sometime. The Truman Suite was a perfect place for hair and makeup and to hang out ahead of the ceremony. The stylist and photographer had no trouble finding us after talking to the front desk staff. My husband and I were able to do our first-look out in the beautiful grounds – and while I haven't yet seen the pictures, I am sure they'll be just as beautiful. We planned to have our ceremony in the gazebo, but it started pouring just 1 hour ahead of the start time. Tori and the team seamlessly transitioned to direct guests to the Regent ballroom, where we did our ceremony in front of the hearth, which worked out perfectly and was equally beautiful. Guests stayed in the Regent for cocktail hour, which was planned for the patio with yard games. We were not able to do yard games, but guests still had a good time chatting over drinks. We paid for the Super Premium bar, and while the liquor was good, the actual bartending left something to be desired. Unfortunately, everyone who ordered a mixed drink was not pleased with how it turned out, and many didn't finish them. I wish we would have just worked something out to make a few signature cocktails or something. I wasn't able to eat any of our hors d'oeuvres, but I heard they were tasty. For dinner, we sat guests at round tables in the Regent. The Italian buffet was set outside in the lobby. We added a few sides to ensure each of our guests could eat, despite food restrictions. The chef compared allergies to the food and told us what people should avoid. In truth, I pushed for a comprehensive ingredient list, because I have complicated food allergies and I wanted to do my own risk assessment (and allow my guests to do the same). The ingredient list really should be available on hand for situations like these. I wanted to give myself and my guests the agency to make their own choices about their health. However, Tori totally advocated for me, which I really appreciated. In the end, the guests really enjoyed the food and no one had difficulties with their food restrictions. At the end of the buffet, the Elms staff brought out the cake we had purchased. I didn't know until just before the ceremony, but the cake was damaged at some point in transit. The Elms staff totally came through and made buttercream frosting to fix the cakes in time (and it was perfectly executed)! Tori even checked with me to make sure I could eat the new frosting, which was so thoughtful. Our guests had a lovely time and many danced until midnight. We did tequila shots at 10 to kick off "late night" and the bartenders poured 41 shots! Overall, everything was great. We just had a few problems with food and drink, but after all this planning, that seems like small potatoes for an otherwise perfect wedding weekend.

We had the most beautiful wedding at The Elms! I am convinced this is the loveliest venue in the entire KC area. It was literally exactly what I had pictured in my mind of what I wanted for a venue—so pretty and perfect! Lacee and Tori were awesome to work with, and having someone take care of many of the details was huge. They were both extremely accommodating. We had our ceremony in the gazebo, followed by a dreamy reception in the Regent Ballroom. Everything was absolutely gorgeous!! We received sooo many compliments on the amazing beauty of our wedding, and my dad is still talking about the seabass:)

We loved everything about the Elms. From the detailed planning, food, flexibility and the staff - everything at our wedding went perfectly. As soon as our wedding was over, there was a tornado. The staff did everything in their power to make sure our guests were safe and continued to wait on my husband and I, making sure we were okay. We could not have asked for a better team or place to get married.

We just got married and couldn't have been happier with our decision to have it there. The venue is perfect. Our guests arrived for the weekend and didn't have to drive anywhere. They could just kick back and relax. There are so many historic and beautiful areas outside that we didn't have to travel for pictures. The wedding day went smoothly with the Elms staff being supper helpful. Highly recommend taking evening and night time photos in front of the Elms sign in front. They turned out breath taking!

The Elms is one of our favorite spots to stay so it was a no brainer for us to have our wedding there. Everything was outstanding and our guests were totally wowed. 10/10 would have my wedding here again.

We are so happy we chose to have our wedding at The Elms! This venue is beautiful, elegant, and full of historic charm. We had our wedding ceremony outside in the gazebo, our cocktail hour on the patio of the Regent Ballroom, and our reception in the Regent Ballroom. We even had our rehearsal dinner in the ballroom the evening before our wedding. With my husband working out of state, we knew we needed a venue which would simplify our wedding planning process. The Elms, and especially Tori, took such good care of us! Every person we worked with was so kind and willing to go the extra mile to make our wedding a success. Tori, the Event Planning Manager, went above and beyond! There was no dreaded waiting forever for email responses. Tori was extremely attentive, shared ideas and advice, and made us feel like old friends. So much is included when you have your wedding at The Elms. We didn’t have to worry about providing things like tables, chairs, or tablecloths. They took care of it all! This eased our minds, and everything provided by The Elms was beautiful. Our guests loved the food provided by The Elms, too. Overall, we couldn’t be happier that we chose The Elms for our wedding venue!

I had the wedding of my dreams all thanks to the elms! Every detail that I had planned was executed perfectly by their team. Our day of planner Tori did amazing with making sure we had a smooth day. She was so helpful and organized! We did plated dinners if rosemary chicken and steak. We heard things from our guests like "That was one of the best meals I have ever had!" The bar and waiting staff were so awesome and gave excellent service to our guests. I would recommend this venue!!

Can not say enough about how great The Elms was for my daughter's special day. Victoria and staff went out of their way to make sure our every need was met. They anticipated potential issues and took care of them right away. Victoria did a great job communicating with us via email, phone call, and or text prior to the date and was on property when we arrived. She made sure everything was perfect which allowed me, my family and my guests to simply come to this wonderful venue and enjoy themselves. My husband and I have both had Ritz Carlton training and Disney Training in regard to customer service and I would say our experience was equal to or better!